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  • Lajes takes first step to save energy consumption with solar power

    As part of the Air Force's renewable energy initiative, Lajes is committed to meeting its goal and saving taxpayers money by conserving most of its electric energy. The 65th Civil Engineer Squadron has taken a step forward Feb. 22 after installing and testing its first solar energy-producing panels

  • Lajes Airman wins AF award

    A Lajes Airman received a grand welcome from his unit members during his recent return to Lajes after attending the World Wide A1 Conference in San Antonio held March 11, where he was honored for winning an Air Force-level award.Senior Airman Byran Petry, Installation Personnel Readiness Journeyman,

  • Events kick off AFAF with bang, raise money

    The Air Force Assistance Fund raised money by throwing a human foosball tournament, allowing Airmen to dunk chief's and first sergeants, and giving Incirlik members the chance to throw their co-workers in jail.  All proceeds were distributed among four charities.

  • Medical professionals save millions with common-sense concept

    As caretaker of the "Gateway to Europe," the 86th Airlift Wing is frequently rolling out the red carpet for visitors from across the globe. While many units focus on the protocol aspect of such visits, the 86th Medical Special Operations Clinic here has developed a way to maximize time spent by

  • Competitors run, bike to duathlon finish line

    More than 30 people participated in the Strain your Brain Duathlon Saturday, March 13 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The race, a modified duathlon, consisted of a 5K run and 12K bike, and prizes such as base exchange gift certificates and base theater passes were given to the top three men (under 30

  • The spring spike and motorcycle safety

    As the weather becomes warmer in England and the helmets come out of the garages, the goal of RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall safety offices is to avoid the seasonal spike in motorcycle fatalities, known as the 'spring spike', which occurs between March and May.During last year's spring spike, there

  • AFAF to kick off, help raise money for Air Force members

    Last year was a success for Incirlik's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which raised 190 percent of its monetary goal, and this year's campaign organizers hope to raise even more.This year's official goal is to raise $27,343 for the campaign's four affiliate charities: The Air Force Aid Society,

  • Meet the chief: Taking care of people

    New 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) Command Chief Master Sgt. Mike Grimm recently sat down with Public Affairs Superintendant Master Sgt. Jim Fisher to discuss leadership, his goals for the organization, developing enlisted leaders and mission accomplishment. PA: What are your priorities as you

  • Three Aviano personnel receive 2009 A1 award

    One civilian employee and two Airmen from the 31st Force Support Squadron were recently selected as 2009's best of the best for the A1 community by the deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services.At the installation level, Dianna Doggette was selected as the Force Support Manager of